Colorado whitewater - Arkansas River, Chaffe County Chaffe county, Highway Stone Bridge to Rincon section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     18.7 miles   The Highway Stone Bridge to Rincon section of Arkansas River is 18.7 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Colorado and the water flowing gracefully down Arkansas River beats anything. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're not from around here don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your camp stove.     The Highway Stone Bridge to Rincon stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other spots. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: For the period of the summertime months highs here at Arkansas River get into the 80's. Summer nighttime lows fall down to the 40's. During the winter highs are in the 30's; nighttime lows during the winter for Arkansas River tend to be in the 0's. Arkansas River is a location that is pretty dried out   regularly; throughout the month of August you get the most rain around here, and January is the month with the least moisture. Bails Gulch is a wonderful site to visit near Arkansas River, and hiking along the Simmons Peak Trail is perfect fun. Arkansas River, Highway Stone Bridge to Rincon road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 18.7 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.61027 Longitude: -106.06806 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.4556 Longitude: -105.84127 Paddler input for Arkansas River, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Arkansas River, Colorado Local climate location: BUENA VISTA 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Salida-Days Inn, Salida 3 miles away Featuring an outdoor Jacuzzi surrounded by a European Flower Garden and breathtaking views of the mountains. Hotel is the recipient of the Chairmans Award For Quality and offers Free Highspeed Wirel... Gateway Inn and Suites, Salida 3 miles away Gateway Inn and Suites is your Gateway to the Rockies and offers a convenient central location to unlimited Colorado recreation. As one of the newest motels in Salida, Gateway Inn and Suites offers u... Circle R Motel, Salida 3 miles away Take a break from the ordinary. Owned and operated by Colorado natives, this cozy 17-room motel offers a casual, friendly atmosphere. Clean, comfortable, modern rooms greet the weary traveler. Breath...   All Colorado Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Colorado. Books about whitewater paddling on Arkansas River, Colorado List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Arkansas River, Colorado. Find a whitewater outfitter in Colorado Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Canon City, Colorado Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Canon City, Colorado, the metro area neareast to Arkansas River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Arkansas River.   Whitewater Near Arkansas River: Arkansas River, Chaffee County , 12 miles away, Class III - 13 miles long (Fork Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access) Arkansas River, Chaffe County , 18 miles away, Class III - 6 miles long (East Buena Vista to Fisherman's Bridge) Arkansas River, -blank- County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 27.9 miles long (Highway Rincon to Pinnacle Rock) Arkansas River, Chaffee County , 23 miles away, Class III - 7 miles long (Railroad Bridge Launch to Buena Vista)   Ski Areas Near Arkansas River: Monarch, Colorado , 26 miles away, 1171 vertical feet Ski Cooper, Colorado , 51 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Breckenridge, Colorado , 51 miles away, 3398 vertical feet Copper Mountain, Colorado , 54 miles away, 2601 vertical feet Keystone, Colorado , 58 miles away, 2900 vertical feet Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 60 miles away, 2270 vertical feet Loveland, Colorado , 62 miles away, 2410 vertical feet Vail, Colorado , 66 miles away, 3450 vertical feet Snowmass, Colorado , 67 miles away, 4406 vertical feet Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 70 miles away, 3267 vertical feet   Hotels Near Arkansas River: Salida-Days Inn, Salida , 3 miles away Gateway Inn and Suites, Salida , 3 miles away Circle R Motel, Salida , 3 miles away Comfort Inn Salida, Salida , 3 miles away Salida Super 8 Motel, Salida , 4 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Arkansas River: Arkansas Headwaters, Salida, 3 miles away Fessler's Mobile Home Park, Salida, 3 miles away Little River Ranch Motel, Salida, 5 miles away   Trails Near Arkansas River: Simmons Peak Trail, Saguache County , 7 miles away Round Hill Trail, Saguache County , 7 miles away Hunts Lake Trail, Fremont County , 8 miles away Ute Trail, Fremont County , 9 miles away Round Mountain Trail, Saguache County , 15 miles away   National Parks Near Arkansas River: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 46 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 46 miles away   Golf Courses Near Arkansas River: Salida Golf Club, Salida , 3 miles away   Lakes Near Arkansas River